We are SEA.

Engineered to protect. We protect what matters - our nations, our waters, our land, our cities, our people, our environment, our world.

Join us.

As Subcontract Manager, you ll play a critical role in SEA s Commercial team to manage, support and scrutinise commercial aspects of supplier contracts. You ll negotiate sub-contracts, support make-vs-buy decisions and work with technical teams and project managers to produce and issue statements of work.

This role is available at an exciting time for SEA, as we anticipate a period of growth across our Defence division. You ll see your work making a real impact on the commercial excellence of our defence output, making this is great step in your career.

What we offer

Your work, your contribution, deserves to be recognised and rewarded. Have a look at the benefits we offer:

Work life balance:

Hybrid/flexible working arrangements

25 days annual leave, plus buy and sell

Up to 16 days flexi leave accrual

Half day Fridays

Reservist in the armed forces receive special paid leave

Family & wellbeing:

Private medical health insurance & Employee Assistance Program

All Staff Bonus

Group Pension Plan of up to 7% employer contribution

Cycle to work scheme

Wellbeing centre

Sports & Social activities

Employee Discounts portal - online and instore discounts, travel savings etc

Canada Life GP and financial advice

Life assurance policy

Publication and recruitment bonus rewards

Development opportunities, including LinkedIn learning

Facilities & resources:

Electric vehicle charging points at all sites

Private seated lunch areas

Onsite bistro (Barnstaple office) and free hot and cold beverages

Onsite showers and toiletries provision

Free onsite parking

What you ll be doing

Negotiation of sub-contracts, including appropriate customer flow down, to support project budget constraints and achieve timely performance whilst minimising programme risk and exploiting programme opportunities. Monitor and manage contracts, subcontracts and service agreements to ensure that all parties adhere to the conditions. Contribute to respective make-vs-buy decisions pertaining to potential sub-contracts Professionally represent the business at supplier meetings held both on site and at the supplier s premises, identify and mitigate the commercial & compliance risks relating to respective sub-contractors. Advise and guide Project Managers on performance issues relating to suppliers/sub-contractors, ensuring best practice

The skills you need

You ll bring significant experience of subcontract management, an ability to scrutinize commercial terms and conditions and work proactively with internal and external stakeholder on all commercial matters Excellent verbal and written communication skills, stakeholder management, negotiation abilities are essential Strong IT capability, plus administration experience is key, along with a robust attention to detail

Join us and be part of something smaller - with 300 people in the UK and Canada - doing something bigger: protecting what matters.

If you would like to know more, please give our Talent Acquisition Business Partner Kelly a call on the number below.

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